May 15, 2024
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About Restricted Mobility and In-Home Care Restricted Mobility | How does one care for a loved one with restricted mobility? Possessing a light-hearted and happy attitude is important for the elderly and it can impact their day-to-day activities and social integration. Unfortunately, for […]
What Every Senior and Family in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About In-Home Care If Your Parents Need Care | The love and admiration that you have for your Mom and Dad is a testament to how well they raised you and how instrumental they were in providing for you and keeping […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, BC Needs to Know About Alzheimer’s and Sundowning Sundowning | As we grow older, our bodies and minds may not operate at the same speed & efficiency as they once did. The decline of mobility and health as we age is inevitable, but the effects can […]
Despite the myth that older people can’t manage technology because of cognitive deficits, seniors are flocking to social media at a rapid pace. In fact, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (and Hangouts), Pinterest, and Instagram all note higher adoption rates among adults 65 and older ─ and see seniors as their fastest growing audience.
After the age of 50, women have a 50-percent chance of suffering an osteoporosis-related fracture. The risk increases dramatically after the first occurrence. Men 50 and over have a 25-percent chance of suffering an osteoporosis-related fracture. A variety of preventive health strategies help slow and lessen the effects of osteoporosis, a natural weakening of the bones as we age.
Diabetes can be effectively managed by seniors, but it’s often important for older adults to seek help from their care team, including their family, physician, nutritionist and caregiver.
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Natural Disaster Preparation A 2014 study revealed less than 25 percent of seniors have an emergency plan. Of those surveyed, one-quarter said they live alone, and one-third were disabled or in poor/fair health. Preparing Seniors for Natural Disasters | As the seasons […]
What Every Senior in North Vancouver and West Vancouver Needs to Know About Fall Risk Reduction Senior Home Safety | One of the greatest threats to senior well-being and quality of life is falling. In fact, falls represent the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries of Canadian seniors. Here are a few key […]
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